Shea Hembery is a conceptual artist. In 2011 he released SEEK a biennial of art showcasing the work of 100 artists—all of whom he invented and created the artwork himself. His nine years of studying art at university include a year spent studying Maori art in New Zealand and an M.F.A. from Cornell University.

 

Interview with SHEA HEMBREY:

Your childhood ambition:

To become an ornithologist.

Something you treasure:

Time.

Your worst habit:

Cake.

The aspect of your work that’s most important to you:

Making work that has soul.

Your first job:

Lifeguard.

Someone whose work you highly recommend:

Giuseppe Penone.

 

See more of Shea Hembrey’s work here.